Chute assembly



May 12,- 1936. G. F. YAGER CHUTE ASSEMBLY Original Filed Dec. 15, 1,9302 Sheets-Sheet l May 12, 1 936. v YAGER 2,040,232

' CHUTE ASSEMBLY Original Filed Dec. 15, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Ii W G III X A i K 1 m kfimmw fl 22 680761712X??? Patented May 12 1936 6 UNITEDSTATES CHUTE ASSEMBLY George F. Yager, Toledo, Ohio, assignor to TheBunting Brass & Bronze Company, Toledo, Ohio, a corporation of OhioOriginal application December 15, 1930, Serial No. 502,526. Divided andthis application July 3, 1933, Serial No. 678,977

18 Claims.

This invention relates generally to chute assemblies and constitutes adivision of my application Serial No. 502,526 filed December 15, 1930.

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary top plan view of the chute assembly; a Figure2 is an elevation of the structure illustrated in Figure 1;

Figure 3* is a sectional side elevation of the chute assembly andassociated machine parts;

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Figure 2.

Referring now to the drawings, A is the supporting bracket; B and Crespectively are the work chutes and D is the work receiver or supportof an assembly embodying my invention. As shown, the bracket A hassubstantially parallel upright sides I and 2 respectively and isprovided at opposite ends thereof with inverted substantially L-shapedrecesses 3 and 4 respectively for receiving the rails 5 and 6 of a frameE corresponding to I6 in my application, Serial No. 502,526. Preferablythe bracket A is provided at spaced points longitudinally of its loweredge with downwardly opening substantially semi-circular openings 1 and8 respectively and is provided at opposite ends thereof above therecesses 3 and 4 with laterally projecting attaching portions 9 and Irespectively. As shown, the top part II of the attaching portion 9inclines downwardly and inwardly from the left end of the bracket uponthe side 2 thereof to a point substantially in vertical alignment withthe upright wall I2 of the recesses 3, while the top part l3 of theattaching portion In is substantially horizontal and is disposed uponthe side 2 at substantially right angles to the upright wall I4 of therecess 4. Any suitable means such as the bolts l may be used to securethe attaching portions 9 and II) to the rails 5 and 6 of the frame.

The work chute B preferably comprises two sections or runways F and Grespectively arranged at substantially an obtuse angle to each otherwith the joint therebetween at approximately the inner lower end of theinclined part II of the attaching portion 9, while the chute Cpreferably comprises two sections or runways H and I' respectivelyarranged at substantially right angles to each other with the jointtherebetween at approximately the inner end of the horizontal part l3 ofthe attaching. portion [0. Therunway F is secured upon the inclined partII and is located upon the side'2 of the bracket. AS. shown; a portion|-8 of the runway F extends to an; upright edge 19 of the bracket and issubstantially channel shaped, while the lower part 20 of the runway uponthe side 2 is substantially L-shape in cross section and cooperates withthe said side 2 to form a channel for the work. The

runway G is substantially L-shape in cross section and also cooperateswith the side 2 of the bracket to form a channel for the work.Preferably this runway G is hingedly connected at its upper end and isadjustably connected at its lower end tothe bracket A so that it may bemoved in an are about the pivot 2| to direct work of various sizes to apoint in line with the opening 1 in the lower edge of the bracket. Ashield 22 is adjustably connected tothe bracket A in substantiallyparallel relation to the runway G-andis provided at its upper end withan angularly projecting extension 23 that overlaps the lower end of therunway F. Thus the work will be guided from the runway F into the runwayG and will be held in the latter for proper delivery to the receiver Din line with the opening 1. The runway H is located above the chute Bandis secured to laterally projecting portions 24 and Zirespectively ofthe bracket A. Preferably this runway H is channel shape and curvesdownwardly over the upper edge of the bracket A to the side 2 at a pointadjacent an upright edge 26 of the bracket. The runway I issubstantially. L-shape in cross section and cooperates with the side 2of the bracket to form a channel. As shown, this runway I is pivoted atits upper end and is adjustably connected adjacent its lower end to thebracket A whereby it may be moved in an are about the pivot 21 to directwork of various sizes to a point in line with the opening 8 in thebracket. An angularly. disposed shield 28bol'ted to the attachingportion !0 serves to guide the work from the runwayH to the runway I,while a shield 29 adjustably mounted on the side 2 of. the bracket insubstantially parallel relation to the runway I serves to retain'thework in therunway I while moving longitudinally thereof tothe point inline with the opening 8.

The receiver or support D is also carried by the bracket A and ispreferably adjustably secured thereto substantially midway between theopenings 1 and 8 whereby it may be raised and lowered relative to thebracket. Preferably this receiver D is provided in substantiallyvertical alignment with the openings 1 and 8 with upwardly openingchannels or grooves 30 and 3| respectively for receiving the workdischarged from the runways G and I-respectively. As shown, thesegrooves 30 and 3| in efie ct constitute the lower sides of the openingsl and-8,

hence the said openings may be made larger or smaller if desired by theadjustment of the receiver D vertically relative to the bracket A toaccommodate work of various sizes.

In use the work such as bushings to be broached may be fed by anysuitable means (not shown) into the runways F and H of the chutes B andC so that such work will roll down the said runways to the runways G andI and thence to the grooves and 3| respectively in the receiver D. Therunways G and I, shields 22 and 29,v and receiver D may be readilyadjusted if desired to accommodate work of different sizes and anysuitable means (not shown) may be used to remove the work from thegrooves 30 and 3| in the receiver into suitable jaws (not shown) so thatsaid work may be subsequently engaged by broaches or other suitabletools. One example of the means, jaws, etc., just mentioned isillustrated in my application, Serial No. 502,526.

While it is believed that from the foregoing description the nature andadvantages of the invention will be readily apparent, I desire to haveit understood that I do not limit myself to What is herein shown anddescribed and that such changes may be resorted to when desired as fallwithin the scope of what is claimed.

' What I claim as my invention is:

1. In a machine of the class described, a bracket having a substantiallyfiat upright side and having an opening extending transversely thereof,and means for delivering work to a point insubstantially horizontalalignment with the opening including a chute having two runways arrangedsubstantially end to end, one of said runways being fixed to thebracket, and having a portion of substantially L cross section c0-operating with the flat side aforesaid of the bracket to form a channelfor the work, and the other of said runways being pivotally connected tothe bracket and substantially L-shape in cross section whereby saidrunway and flat side aforesaid of' the bracket form a channel for thework.

2; In a machine of the class described, a bracket attachable to a frameof a machine, a chute carried by the bracket including two runways, onebeing fixed to the bracket, and the other being adjustable relative tothe fixed runway and disposed at an angle thereto, and means fordirecting work from the fixed runway into the movable runway including ashield carried by the bracket and having a part overlapping the fixedrunway.

3'. In a machine of the class described, a frame, a bracket membersecured to the frame and having anupright face, a substantiallyhorizontal work supporting member secured to the bracket, means fordelivering work to the work supporting member including a chute havingtwo runways arranged substantially end to end and carried by thebracket, each runway being L shape in cross section and cooperating withthe upright face of the bracket, tov provide upper and lower channelsfor the work, and means for maintaining the work in the lower channelincluding a shield adjustably mounted on the upright face of the bracketmember in substantially parallel relation to the base of the lowerchannel and having an extension overlapping the lower end of the upperchannel.

4. In amachine-of'the class described, a bracket provided in its loweredge with a downwardly opening substantially semi-circular opening forthe work, and a work receiver suspended from said bracket and having asubstantially horizontal portion provided in substantially verticalalignment with the semi-circular opening with an upwardly openingchannel for receiving and supporting the work in said opening, said workreceiver being adjustable vertically relative to said bracket to varythe area of the space between the base of the channel and the upper edgeof the opening to compensate for work of different sizes.

5. In a machine of the class described, a bracket provided in its loweredge with a downwardly opening substantially semi-circular opening forthe work, a work receiver suspended from said bracket and having asubstantially horizontal portion provided in substantially verticalalignment with the semi-circular opening with an upwardly openingchannel for receiving and supporting the work in said opening, and meanscarried by said bracket for delivering work into the space between thebase of the channel and the upper edge of the opening, said meansincluding a runway pivotally mounted at its upper end on the bracket andadjustably connected at its lower end to the bracket so that it may bemoved in an are about its pivot to direct work of various size to thespace between the base of the channel and the upper edge of the opening.

6. In a machine of the class described, the combination with asupporting frame having laterally spaced rails, of a vertically disposedplate-like bracket having inverted substantially L-shaped recesses atopposite ends thereof receiving said rails, said bracket beingprovidedat spaced points longitudinally of its lower edge withdownwardly opening substantially semicircular openings for the receptionof the work, said bracket being provided above said recesses withlaterally projecting attaching portions engaging said rails, meansengaging said attaching portions for securing the bracket to the rails,and means for directing work from points abovethe bracket toward theopenings aforesaid in the lower edge thereof including means carried bysaid attaching portions.

'7. In a machine of the class described, a bracket adapted to extendtransversely of a machine frame' and having attaching portions atopposite ends thereof for rigid attachment to a suitable support, saidbracket being provided in its lower edge with a downwardly openingsubstantially semi-circular opening for the work,

, and means for delivering work to a point in substantially horizontalalignment with said opening including a chute having an inclined runwayrigid with said bracket, and a cooperating runway pivotally mounted atits upper endon the bracket adjacent the lower end of the inclinedrunway and adjustably connected to the bracket at its lower end formovement relative to said opening.

8. In a machine of the class described, a bracket attachable to a frameof a machine and having an upright face, an inclined work chute uponsaid upright face, and a substantially horizontal mem ber having anupwardly opening recess for receiving work from the chute and having anupright portion carried by said upright face, said member beingadjustable relative to said bracket, and a portion of the chute beingslidable on said upright face relative to the recess insaid memberwhereby said chute and member may handle work of various sizes.

9. In a machine of the class described, a frame, a bracket membersecured to the frame and having an upright face, a substantiallyhorizontal work supporting member secured to the bracket member andhaving an upwardly opening recess for receiving the work, and means fordelivering work to the recess in said work supporting member includingan angle bar upon and cooperating with the upright face of the bracketto provide channel runways for the work, said angle bar being pivoted atits upper end upon the bracket and having its lower end adjacent thework supporting member and slidable on the upright face of the bracketrelative to the recess in said member.

10. In a machine of the class described, a bracket having asubstantially fiat upright side and having an opening extendingtransversely thereof, and means for delivering work to a point insubstantially horizontal alignment with the opening including a chutehaving two runways arranged substantially end to end, one of saidrunways being fixed to the bracket, and having a portion cooperatingwith the flat side aforesaid of the bracket to form a channel for thework, and the other of said runways being pivotally connected to thebracket and having a portion cooperating with the flat side aforesaid ofthe bracket to form a channel for the work.

11. In a machine of the class described, a bracket attachable to a frameof a machine, a chute carried by the bracket including two runways, onebeing fixed to the bracket, and the other being adjustable relative tothe fixed runway and disposed at an angle thereto, and means fordirecting work from the fixed runway into the movable runway includingan adjustable shield over the adjustable runway and having a partoverlapping the fixed runway.

12. In a machine of the class described, a frame, a bracket membersecured to the frame and having an upright face, a substantiallyhorizontal work supporting member secured to the bracket, means fordelivering work to the work supporting member including a chute havingtwo runways arranged substantially end to end and carried by thebracket, each runway cooperating with the upright face of the bracket toprovide upper and lower channels for the work, and means for maintainingthe work in the lower channel including a shield substantially parallelto the lower channel and having an extension overlapping the lower endof the upper channel.

13. In a machine of the class described, a frame, a bracket membersecured to the frame, a substantially horizontal work supporting membercarried by the bracket, means for delivering work to the work supportingmember including a chute having two inclined runways arrangedsubstantially end to end and carried by the bracket, and means formaintaining the work in the lower runway including a shield adjustablymounted on the upright face of the bracket member in substantiallyparallel relation to the lower runway and having an extensionoverlapping the lower end of the upper runway.

base and upright portions of the chute cooperate with the flat face ofthe bracket to form an upwardly opening channel for the work.

15. In a machine of the class described, an upright bracket, a workreceiver suspended from said bracket and having a substantiallyhorizontal portion provided with an upwardly opening channel forreceiving and supporting the work, and means carried by said bracket fordelivering work into the channel, said means including a runwaypivotally mounted at its upper end on the bracket and adjustablyconnected at its lower end to the bracket so that it may be moved in anarc about its pivot to direct work of various size to the upwardlyopening channel.

16. In a machine of the class described, the combination with asupporting frame having laterally spaced rails, of a vertically disposedplatelike bracket having laterally projecting attaching portionsengaging said rails, means engaging said attaching portions for securingthe bracket to the rails, work receiving means below said laterallyprojecting attaching portions, and means for directing work from pointsabout said attaching portions toward said work receiving means,including means carried by said attaching portions.

17. In a machine of the class described, a bracket adapted to extendtransversely of a machine frame and having attaching portions atopposite ends thereof for attachment to a suitable support, workreceiving means below said attaching portions, and means for deliveringwork from a point above said attaching portions to said work receivingmeans, including a chute having an inclined runway rigid with saidbracket, and a cooperating runway pivotally mounted at its upper end onthe bracket adjacent the lower end of the inclined runway and adjustablyconnected to the bracket at its lower end for movement relative to saidwork receiving means.

18. In a machine of the class described, a bracket attachable to a frameof a machine, a chute carried by the bracket including two runways, onebeing fixed to the bracket, and the other being adjustable relative tothe fixed runway and disposed at an angle thereto, and means fordirecting work from the fixed runway into the movable runway includingan adjustable shield over one of said runways and having a partoverlapping the other runway.

GEORGE F. YAGER.

